As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey continue to inundate Houston and the surrounding areas with record rainfall, a few associations are pledging their support in the recovery efforts.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those caught in the path of Hurricane Harvey, including the first responders doing their best to save lives," American Bankers Association CEO Rob Nichols said. "We are reaching out to offer our support to banks affected by Harvey, and ABA stands ready to work with the Texas Bankers Association, regulators and local officials to ensure the banking system continues to serve and support communities hit by this devastating storm."

The storm could ultimately be one of the most expensive natural disasters to hit Texas, according to news reports. The full scale of the calamity is not yet known, but the leaders of some business groups are promising their organizations will assist people and businesses affected by Harvey.

"Our thoughts are with those in the path of #HurricaneHarvey—and our NAM members out there are ready to do what they can to help," National Association of Manufacturers CEO Jay Timmons tweeted.

The National Association of Realtors is directing members to the group's Relief Foundation, which raises funds for disaster relief. In a statement on its website, the association said the foundation is currently coordinating efforts for relief in the greater Houston area.

The American College of Emergency Physicians allowed six disaster medical teams to use its headquarters in Irving, Texas, as a staging area for planning relief efforts before heading to affected areas, according to the group's Twitter feed.

Other associations posted information on their websites about what people could expect following a major storm. The Edison Electric Institute posted updates about its member companies' efforts to restore power in the affected areas. The American Petroleum Institute provided fact sheets about the effects of hurricanes on U.S. oil and gas supplies.

Meanwhile, several Houston-based associations and professional societies reported their offices closed Monday, including the International Facility Management Association, American Board of Otolaryngology and Romance Writers of America.

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